SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers are about as healthy as can be hoped for as they prepare for the NFC Championship Game after three straight high-stakes games in which they expended a ton of emotion and energy.

On Tuesday, cornerback Carlos Rogers and fullback Will Tukuafu sounded optimistic about returning from recent injuries in time for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Rogers suffered a hamstring injury in the 49ers regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals and missed the 49ers first two playoff games.

The first hurdle for Rogers is showing that his hamstring has healed enough so that he can practice. His first shot comes Wednesday, when the 49ers go through their first full-blown practice.

Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said last week that Rogers needs to practice at some point during the run up to a game if he's going to be cleared to play in the game.

Rogers has not practiced at all the past two weeks. However, he said that he is running more now than he did since his injury.

Tukuafu suffered a left knee injury early in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Coach Jim Harbaugh said Tukuafu underwent an MRI on Monday, though the team has not revealed the results.

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"I'm here walking around and getting ready for the game," Tukuafu said Tuesday. "It's day-to-day."

Tukuafu seemed to be moving without any lingering effects from the injury he suffered while being tackled after a short reception. He refused to confirm whether the injury is a medial collateral sprain.

Beyond that, the 49ers figure to be at or near full strength for the Seahawks game, with a berth in the Super Bowl at stake.

That's an impressive feat, given the 49ers played three road games during a two-week span against the Cardinals, the Green Bay Packers and Panthers, and they weren't in a position to rest anyone because of the must-win nature associated with those games.